Sri Lanka Customs seize Rs.68 Mn worth narcotics in sea cargo from Oman

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Customs officials attached to the Transco UPB warehouse in Wattala today intercepted a consignment containing a substantial quantity of narcotics worth over Rs. 68 million that arrived via sea cargo from Oman.

The operation led to the detection of 2,697 grams of Methamphetamine and five grams of cocaine concealed in the package originating from Oman.

The parcel, which had arrived in Sri Lanka via sea cargo as part of a door-to-door delivery consignment, was addressed to a 66-year-old Sri Lankan woman residing in Balummahara, Mudungoda.

Customs spokesperson ADG Seevali Arukgoda said that suspicion arose during routine inspection procedures at the Transco warehouse, prompting a detailed examination of the package.

A 35-year-old male, identified as the authorised clearing agent who arrived to collect the consignment, was immediately taken into custody by Customs officers upon confirmation of the concealed narcotics.

The drugs has a street value of approximately Rs.68 million.

The Customs Narcotics Control Unit has taken charge of the ongoing investigations. The arrested individual, along with the seized narcotics, will be handed over to the Police Narcotics Bureau for further legal proceedings.

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Yaka Saturday, 10 May 2025 07:32 PM

Yaka ge parcel ekak ne

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Zarook Sunday, 11 May 2025 05:52 AM

Imagine how much the 323 containers smuggled out could have had? Biggest crooks are with Pacha Kumara and Yoda Pachini of Pachawatte.

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Rip Winkle Saturday, 10 May 2025 08:47 PM

Oman???

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sea and air packages can be paid for by sender to deliver door to door, the Customs Officers who detected this consignment must be congratulated. Sunday, 11 May 2025 03:19 AM

Yes, arrived by sea mail door to door delivery, but customs caught it at the warehouse. Must have been sent by her husband probably working in Oman. we have some scum of this earth, have no judgement and or consideration for the addicts we already have, we need to have life without payroll so they can rot behind bars. Surely, we do not need more scum on the streets. Any idea if giving the officers who detect any illegal drugs a bonus, may help to catch more consignments ( it is the job they are paid to do, but at times some staff think they can get away and if bribed and they are having financial difficulties it can be tempting if they are desperate and not honest.

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DJ Saturday, 10 May 2025 11:40 PM

Someone did not make the cut.

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